96 - Job Talk: Winston Fani on Working as a Blind Tour Guide

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In today’s episode of Job Talk, Lois speaks with Winston Fani, South Africa’s first qualified blind tour guide.

We chat about Winston’s early life in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, the reason he moved to Cape Town (hint: it was to follow the love of his life), and his start in the tourism and hospitality field.

Winston also shares a little about some of his tours, including a street art walking tour, and his forthcoming tours incorporating wine and diamonds – two of South Africa’s big tourist attractions.

To book for Winston’s street art tour, contact AWOL Tours as below:
Website: https://www.awoltours.co.za
Mobile: +27 83 2346 428
Email: info@awoltours.co.za

You can also find out more on the Cape Town Tourism website at https://www.capetown.travel/cape-town-tourism-unveils-first-of-its-kind-limitless-vision-of-inclusivity/#google_vignette
Podcast Image description: Winston is sitting on a bench outdoors, wearing a long-sleeved white shirt and a patterned dark waistcoat. He's got his dark glasses on and he's got his hands crossed under his chin and over his cane
Photo credit: Tania Robbertze.

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This episode edited by Craig Strachan using Hindenburg PRO – find out more on Hindenburg.com
Credits and music by Charlie Dyasi of Naledi Media.
22 Jan English South Africa Society & Culture · Non-Profit

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